Teachers in Transition: Career Change and Real Talk for Burned-Out Teachers
Burned out in the classroom? You’re not alone—and you’re not stuck.
Teachers in Transition: Career Change and Real Talk for Burned-Out Teachers is the podcast for educators who’ve given everything to their students—and now need to give something back to themselves.
Hosted by Vanessa Jackson, a former teacher who transitioned into the staffing and hiring industry, this show blends honest conversations, practical strategy, and deep emotional support. Vanessa knows exactly how burned-out educators can reposition themselves and stand out to recruiters because she’s been on both sides of the hiring table.
Each episode offers real talk and real tools to help you explore what’s next—whether that’s a new job, a new identity, or a new sense of peace.
💼 Career advice for teachers leaving education
💡 Practical job search tips, resume help, and mindset shifts
🧠 Real talk about burnout, grief, and rebuilding
You’ve given enough. It’s time to build a life that gives back.
👉 Learn more at https://teachersintransition.com
Teachers in Transition: Career Change and Real Talk for Burned-Out Teachers
Leaving Teaching: What School of Life Teaches About Time and Taking the Leap
Teachers in Transition – Episode 260: What School of Life Teaches Us About Time, Teaching, and Taking the Leap
What if the best career advice came from a forgotten 2005 TV movie starring Ryan Reynolds in red Chucks?
In this episode, we unpack the under-the-radar gem School of Life—a story that holds unexpected wisdom about purpose, time, and finding joy in teaching.
- Why Mr. D’s lessons hit harder than any PD you’ve sat through
- What this movie reveals about teacher grief, freedom, and burnout
- How to rewrite your job search story with power and purpose
- A real-world breakdown of what “teaching like you're free” might look like
- Practical steps for building confidence, clarity, and connection in your next chapter
Because let’s be honest: we don’t have that much time. And you deserve to live a story that gives back to you.
🎧 Listen now and take your shot.
🔗 Click here to listen on Buzzsprout
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